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MARY R. COLLINS, daughter of LEVISA MAE RATLIFF and WILLIAM COLLINS, was born September 15, 1863 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 4, 1945 at home in Bridgeford, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Van Hoose Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) ALLEN RATLIFF, son of HENRY RATLIFF and LOUISA DALE, July 10, 1883 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1858 in Kentucky, and died about 1899. She married (2) TONY DALE about 1904. He was born April 1, 1874 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 12, 1957 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Van Hoose Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Allen Ratliff (age 23) married Mary R. Collins (age 19) on July 10, 1883 in Johnson County.

When Tony Dale's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, Johnson County, that his closest relative was Mary Dale of Van Lear, and that he was born April 1, 1874. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and black hair. Not being able to read or write, he signed the card with an "X."

According to her death certificate, Mary R. Collins Dale died November 4, 1945 in Johnson County from myocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 15, 1863, her marital status as married, her husband as Tony Dale (age 72), her father as William Collins (b. Kentucky), her mother's maiden name as Dicie May (b. Kentucky), the informant as Sandy Ratliff of Paintsville, and the burial place as Van Hoose Cemetery.

According to her obituary, Mary Collins Ratliff Dale, daughter of William and Vicie Mae Ratliff Collins, was a lifelong resident of Johnson County, and was known as Aunt Mary to all who knew her. She was born September 15, 1853 [mistake], and died November 4, 1945 at home in Bridgeford following an illness of 8 days. She married Allen Ratliff in January of 1883 and he preceded her in death many years prior. They had 7 children, 4 of them also preceding her in death. In 1904 she married Tony Dale, who survived her. She was also survived by 2 sons, Sandy (of Paintsville) and Ernie (Catlettsburg); 1 daughter, Tallie (Rock House); 28 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary R. Dale died November 4, 1945 in Johnson County at the age of 82. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his obituary, Tony Dale (age 91), was one of Johnson County's oldest residents. He was born in Johnson County, spent his entire life in the Paintsville area, died October 12, 1957 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Van Hoose Cemetery in Paintsville. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Tony Dale died October 12, 1957 in Johnson County at the age of 91. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On page 27 of the 1880 census for District 45 (Barnetts Creek) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1880), Daniel B. Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #71, he's a farm laborer, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Lydia M. (wife, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 25), Dellie (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 5), Jesse (son, white, born in Kentucky, age 4), Katy (daughter, white, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Allen Ratliff (brother-in-law, single, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20).

On page 20 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 4, 1900), Mary Ratliff is listed as the head of the household for house #165, she's a farmer, widowed, white, born in September of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, and she's 36 years old. Also listed are Tallehassee (daughter, white, born in July of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Ernest (son, white, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Sandy (son, white, born in June of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Annie (daughter, white, born in January of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Mattie (daughter, white, born in October of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and Eunice (daughter, white, born in January of 1900 in Kentucky, age 4 months).

On page 3 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1910), Tony Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #19, he's a laborer in the mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 years, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 6 years, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 46), Sandy Ratliff (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), Malta Ratliff (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Una Ratliff (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Ed Collins (boarder, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 32 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 3 & 5, 1920), Tony Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #76, he's a coal miner, white, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, white, born in Kentucky, age 56).

On page 10 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Tona Dale is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, negro, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 55 years old. Also listed is Marry (wife, negro, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 67.

On page 40 of the 1940 census for District 58-3 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 19, 1940), Tonny dale is listed as the head of the household for house #358, he's a farm laborer, white, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 1st grade education, and he's 66 years old. Also listed is Mary (also listed as the head of the household, white, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 76).

    The children of MARY COLLINS and ALLEN RATLIFF are:

    1. TALLAHASSEE "TALLIE" RATLIFF, b. July 1884, Kentucky.
    2. ERNEST RATLIFF, b. July 1886, Kentucky, m. (1) NOLA C. RICE, m. (2) MOLLIE TRUSTY.
    3. SANDY RATLIFF, b. June 1891, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. LULA TRUSTY, January 16, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky. She was b. 1895.
    4. ANNIE RATLIFF, b. 1894, Kentucky.
    5. MALTA RATLIFF, b. October 1896, Kentucky.
    6. EUNICE RATLIFF, b. January 3, 1900, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 1, 1929, Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. ED HAMPTON.
      Notes: According to her death certificate, Eunie R. Hampton died July 1, 1929 in Martin, Floyd County, Kentucky, from tuberculosis of the bowels. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as January 3, 1900, her marital status as married, her parents as Allan Ratliff and Mary Collins, the informant as Ed Hampton, and the burial place as West Van Lear Cemetery in West Van Lear.







SARAH MARGARET PELPHREY, daughter of AMANDA A. CONLEY and JAMES MILTON PELPHREY, was born September 13, 1875 in East Point, Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 18, 1942 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Hager Hill Cemetery in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married (1) SCOTT MARTIN about 1921. She married (2) HENRY WORIC WILLIAMS, son of THOMAS SANFORD WILLIAMS and MELISSA STAFFORD. He was born April 18, 1862 in Kentucky, died February 19, 1944 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pinehill Cemetery in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Sarah Margaret Pelphrey can be found on page 321 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on Sarah can also be found on page 130 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

According to Kentucky birth records, Sarah M. Pelphrey was born September 13, 1875 in Johnson County to James M. Pelphrey (b. Johnson County) and Amanda A. Conley (b. Johnson County).

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Sarah Pelphrey Williams lived from 1875 to August 2, 1945 [mistake], and was buried in Hager Hill Cemetery in Hager Hill. According to her death certificate, Sarah M. Pelphrey Williams died August 2, 1944 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Johnson County, her birth date as September 13, 1875, her marital status as widowed, her husband as Work Williams, her parents as J. M. Pelphrey (b. Johnson County) and Amanda Conley (b. Johnson County), the informant as Milt Pelphrey of West Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as Hager Hill.

According to her obituary (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.):

     "Last rites will be held this afternoon (Thursday) [August 3, 1944] at the Freewill Baptist Church for Sarah M. Williams, 69, widow of H. W. Williams, who passed away early Wednesday morning at the Paintsville Hospital. She had suffered a stroke last February and had never fully recovered. Mrs. Williams was born at East Point to the late Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pelphrey. At the age of 52 she was united in marriage to Scott Martin who died a few years later. She was then married to H.W. Williams who died last February. They made their home in Louisa and at the time of his death she had had a stroke and was a patient in a Louisa hospital. Since her illness last winter she has made her home in West Van Lear with a brother, Milt Pelphrey. She leaves a large number of friends and relatives who will be saddened by her death.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Sarah M. Williams died August 2, 1944 in Johnson County at the age of 68. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Henry Woric Williams died February 19, 1944 in Louisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, from pulmonary edema and heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Paintsville, Kentucky, his birth date as April 18, 1862, his marital status as married, his wife as Sarah Pelfrey Williams (age 69), his occupation as minister and farmer, his parents as Thomas Sanford Williams (b. Kentucky) and Mellisa Stafford (b. Kentucky), the informant as Charles Williams of Paintsville, and the burial place as Pinehill Cemetery.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry W. Williams died February 19, 1944 in Lawrence County at the age of 81. He was living in Lawrence County at the time of his death.

On page 12 of the 1930 census for District 64-7 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1930), Henry W. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #121, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 67 years old. Also listed is Sarah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 50, age 59).

On page 24 of the 1940 census for District 64-8 in Lawrence County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1940), Henry W. Williams is listed as the head of the household for house #208, he's a farmer, he was living in rural Lawrence County in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 77 years old. Also listed is Sarah M. (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 64).







JOHN B. PELPHREY, son of AMANDA A. CONLEY and JAMES MILTON PELPHREY, was born August 28, 1880 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 28, 1966 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married DOSHA HALL, daughter of ADAM M. HALL and MINERVA WRIGHT, about 1906. She was born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, and died January 30, 1970 in Sandusky County, Ohio. Dosha Hall married (2) BEN STOKES.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 321 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on this family can also be found on page 130 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

Adam M. Hall was the brother of Melissa Hall.

According to his death certificate, Adam Hall died April 13, 1945 in Holly Branch, Johnson County, kentucky, from pneumonia. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as "unknown," his age as 82, his marital status as married, his wife as Minerva Wright, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Jesse Hall (b. Kentucky) and Sis Coleman (b. Kentucky), the informant as Wallbridge Hall of West Van Lear, Kentucky, and the burial place as the family cemetery on the farm.

According to her obituary, Minerva Wright Hall (age 96), daughter of the late Wilbur and Emaline Arnett Wright, had been a resident of Whitaker, Kentucky, for the 65 years prior to her death. She was born May 18, 1865 in Wise County, Virginia, died November 17, 1961 at the West Van Lear home of her son, Walbridge Hall, and was buried in the family cemetery in Whitaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Hall, on April 13, 1945. She was survived by 1 son, Walbridge Hall; 3 daughters, Mrs. Doshia Stokes (of Fremont, Ohio), Mrs. Mary Dora Arms (Hager Hill), and Mrs. Clara Wright; and 1 brother, Johnnie Wright (Portsmouth, Ohio). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to his obituary, Elzia Hall (age 58), son of the late Adam Hall and Minerva Wright Hall, was a carpenter. He was born April 1, 1894 in Johnson County, died August 18, 1952 in the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky, Ohio, following an illness of 5 years, and was buried in the family cemetery. He was survived by his mother; 1 son, Carmel J. Hall (of Shiloh, Ohio); 2 brothers, Walbridge Hall (West Van Lear) and Leonard Hall (Whitaker, Kentucky); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Gloria Wright (Lafayette, Ohio), Mrs. Ben Stokes (Freemont, Ohio), and Mrs. Morris Arms (Hager Hill, Kentucky). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

When John Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a foreman for Consolidation Coal Company in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Doshia Pelphrey of West Van Lear, Kentucky, and that he was born August 28, 1881. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

According to his obituary, John Pelphrey (age 86), son of Milt and Amanda Conley Pelphrey and a retired miner, was born August 28, 1880 in Johnson County, died November 28, 1966 in Jenny Wiley Rest Home, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. He was survived by 2 sons, Everett Pelphrey (of West Van Lear) and Estill Pelphrey (Xenia, Ohio); 3 daughters, Mrs. Alka Preston (Dayton, Ohio), Elsie Pelphrey (West Van Lear), and Mrs. Shirley Daniel (Tutor Key); 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that John Pelphrey lived from August 28, 1880 to November 28, 1966, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Pelphrey was born August 28, 1881, and died in November of 1966. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, John Pelphrey died November 28, 1966 in Johnson County at the age of 86. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Dosha H. Stokes died January 30, 1970 in a long-term care facility in Sandusky County at the age of 82. She was married at the time of her death.

On page 28 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Adam Hall is listed as the head of the household for house #229, he's a farmer, born in May of 1866 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 14 years, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Manerva (wife, born in May of 1868 in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, married for 14 years, she's given birth to 6 children and all are still living, age 32), Dosia (daughter, born in September of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Oscar (son, born in March of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Leonard (son, born in September of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Elzie (son, born in April of 1894 in Kentucky, age 6), Dora (daughter, born in July of 1895 in Kentucky, age 4), Chlora (daughter, born in July of 1898 in Kentucky, age 1), and Nancy J. Hall (mother, widowed, born in April of 1833 in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 67).

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #179, he's a tipple boss working for Consolidation Coal Company, born in Kentucky, parent born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Dosha (wife, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and 1 is still living, age 22), and Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 7 months).

On pages 31 & 32 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 16 & 17, 1920), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #307, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Doshie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Alka (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Estel (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months).

On page 2 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 3, 1930), John B. Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #16, he's a machinist in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 18, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Dosha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 42), Everett (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Estill (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Elsie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Sirley L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 16 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), John Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #131, he's a coal miner, divorced, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 4th grade education, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Estil (son, single, new worker, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 25), Elsie (daughter, single, clerk in a dry goods store, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 21), and Shirley (daughter, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 18).

    The children of JOHN PELPHREY and DOSHA HALL are:

    1. ALKA PELPHREY, b. September 12, 1908, Kentucky, d. April 19, 2003, Warren, Warren County, Ohio, m. GUS PRESTON.
    2. EVERETT PELPHREY, b. September 4, 1911 in Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 15, 1993, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MILDRED MARIE WEBB, daughter of MAY RICE and BALLARD WEBB.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Everett Pelphrey (age 81), son of the late John and Dosha Hall Pelphrey, was a retired railroad engineer and a resident of West Van Lear, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born September 4, 1911 in Johnson County, died July 15, 1993 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Johnson County, Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Webb Pelphrey. He was survived by 2 sons, Paul Pelphrey (of West Van Lear) and David Pelphrey (Cincinnati, Ohio); 2 daughters, Anna Ferguson (West Van Lear) and Mary Lovett (Toledo, Ohio); 2 sisters, Alka Preston (Dayton) and Elsie Pelphrey (West Van Lear); 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. ESTILL PELPHREY, b. February 9, 1915 in Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 6, 1976 in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, buried in Xenia, Greene County, Ohio, m. ANNA BELLE VENTERS.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Estill Pelphrey (age 61), son of John B. and Dosha Hall Pelphrey, was a retired Penn Central Engineer, and a 36 year resident of Xenia, Ohio. He was born February 9, 1915 in Johnson County, died November 6, 1976 in Greene Memorial Hospital in Xenia, and was buried in Valley View Memorial Gardens. He wa preceded in death by 1 son, James Martin Pelphrey; and 1 sister. He was survived by his wife, Anna Belle Venters Pelphrey, whom he married in December of 1940; 1 son, Jerry Pelphrey (of Xenia, Ohio); 1 daughter, Freda (Charles R.) Van Dine; 1 brother, Everett Pelphrey (West Van Lear); 3 sisters, Mrs. Alka Preston (Dayton), Mrs. Shirley (Thomas) Daniels (Tutor Key), and Miss Elsie Pelphrey (West Van Lear); and 3 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. ELSIE PELPHREY, b. July 26, 1917, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 10, 2003, Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Elsie Pelphrey (age 86), daughter of the late John and Doshia Hall Pelphrey, was a secretery and a resident of Salyersville, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born July 26, 1917 in Johnson County, died November 10, 2003 in Salyersville Health Care Center, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. SHIRLEY L. PELPHREY, b. April 14, 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. April 18, 1984, Tutor Key, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. THOMAS D. DANIEL.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Shirley Pelphrey Daniel (age 63), daughter of John and Doshie Hall Pelphrey, was a seamstress. She was born April 14, 1921 in Johnson County, died April 18, 1984 at home in Tutor Key, following an extended illness, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by her husband, Thomas D. Daniel; 1 son, Roger Daniel (of Pikeville); 1 daughter, Mrs. Edna Lanell Blevins (Paintsville); 1 brother, Everett Pelphrey (Van Lear); 2 sisters, Elsie Pelphrey (Van Lear) and Alka Preston (Dayton, Ohio); and 8 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







ALKA PELPHREY, daughter of JOHN B. PELPHREY and DOSHA HALL, was born September 12, 1908 in Kentucky, and died April 19, 2003 in Warren, Warren County, Ohio. She married GUS PRESTON, son of ASBERRY S. PRESTON and LOULA GIBBS. He was born August 20, 1903 in Kentucky, died January 10, 1973 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, and is buried in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Gus Preston was the brother of Ethel Preston.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Alka P. Preston was born September 12, 1908, and died April 19, 2003. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Alka Pelphrey Preston was born September 12, 1908, and died April 19, 2003 in a nursing home in Warren, Warren County, at the age of 94. Her father's surname is listed as Pelphrey, her mother's maiden name as Hall, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of his headstone shows that Gus Preston lived from August 20, 1903 to January 10, 1973, and was buried in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville. His parents and his son are buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, Gus Preston (age 69),m son of the late A. S. and Loula Gibbs Preston, was an accountant at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and a resident of Dayton, Ohio, at the time of his death. He died January 10, 1973 in a Dayton hospital, and was buried in Wells-Buckingham Cemetery in Paintsville. He was survived by his wife, Alka Pelphrey Preston; 1 son, Gus Edward Preston (of Lakeland, Florida); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Ethel Preston (of Cincinnati, Ohio), Mrs. Mitchell Preston (Paintsville), and Mrs. Wardie Barnett (Pikeville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Gus Preston was born about 1904, and died January 10, 1973 in Franciscan Med Center Dayton in Dayton, Montgomer County, at the age of 69. He was married and living in Dayton at the time of his death.

On page 35 of the 1910 census for District 68 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated May 12, 1910), Asberry Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #289, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 9 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Lulie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 28), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Guss (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Eulahlee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3).

s On page 14 of the 1920 census for District 34 (Buffalo) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 19 & 20, 1920), Asbury Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #132, he's a carpenter in a car shop, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 44 years old. Also listed are Lula (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Guss (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Cecila (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), and Myrtle (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 20 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), Guss Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #212, he's a chitt clerk for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 16, age 21), and Guss E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 6 months).

On page 15 of the 1940 census for District 58-2 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1940), Gus Preston is listed as the head of the household for house #134, he's a clerk in a W.P.A. commodity store, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of college, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Alka (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 31), Guss Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), and Jack Alden (son, born in Kentucky, age 7).

    The children of ALKA PELPHREY and GUS PRESTON are:

    1. GUS EDWARD PRESTON, b. 1927, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gus E. Preston was born in Johnson County to Alka Pelphrey.
    2. JACK ALDEN PRESTON, b. February 12, 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 18, 1948, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Jack A. Preston was born February 12, 1933 in Johnson County to Alka Pelphrey.
      According to his obituary, Jack Alden Preston (age 15), son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Preston of Dayton, Ohio, was born February 12, 1933 in Staffordsville, died August 18, 1948 in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, when he was struck by a car while riding a motorcycle with a friend. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







EVELYN MARIE "MARIE" PELPHREY, daughter of DANIEL ADDISON PELPHREY and EMMA PHELPS, was born November 28, 1906 in Kentucky, died January 18, 1978 in Montcoal, Raleigh County, West Virginia, and is buried in Pineview Cemetery in Orgas, Boone County, West Virginia. She married VERLIE BLAIR, son of CLARINDA RICE and LEANDER BLAIR, about 1928. He was born July 8, 1900 in Kentucky, died July 24, 1985 in Montcoal, Raleigh County, West Virginia, and is buried in Pineview Cemetery in Orgas, Boone County, West Virginia.

Notes: Information on Verlie Blair can be found on page 315 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Verlee Blair's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for North East Coal Company in Auxier, Floyd County, that his closest relative was Mrs. Mary Blair of Auxier, and that he was born July 8, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that E. Marie Blair lived from November 28, 1906 to January 18, 1978, and was buried in Pineview Cemetery in Orgas, Boone County, West Virginia, and that Verlie Blair lived from July 8, 1900 to July 24, 1985, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Marie Blair was born November 28, 1905 [1906 on her headstone] and died in January of 1978. She received her Social Security card in 1963-1964 in West Virginia, and her last place of residence was in Montcoal, Raleigh County, West Virginia.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Verlie Blair was born July 8, 1900, and died in July of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Montcoal, Raleigh County, West Virginia.

On page 1 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1910), Alic L. Rice is listed as the head of the household for house #8, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 50 years, and he's 69 years old. Also listed are Lucy A. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 50 years, she's given birth to 8 children and 6 are still living, age 69), Recy Blair (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Challie Blair (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 16), Mary J. Blair (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), and Verlie Blair (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 3-5 (Paytona) in Boone County, West Virginia (dated April 9, 1930), Virlie Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #107, he's a machineman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Marie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21, age 23), and Danny L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 1 month).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 3-5 (Paytona) in Boone County, West Virginia (dated April 23, 1940), Verlie Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #189, he's coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 38 years old. Also listed are Marie (wife, born in Ohio, 2 years of high school, age 33), Daniel Lee (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Joyce Marie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 6), and Verlie Jr. (son, born in West Virginia, age 2). They are living next to Marie's parents.

    The children of MARIE PELPHREY and VERLIE BLAIR are:

    1. DANIEL LEE BLAIR, b. 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Daniel L. Blair was born in Johnson County to Marie Pelphrey.
    2. JOYCE MARIE BLAIR, b. 1934, West Virginia.
    3. VERLIE "BUDDY" BLAIR JR., b. 1938, West Virginia, d. July 31, 2013, West Virginia, buried in Orgas, Boone County, West Virginia, m. CHRISTINE (unknown last name).
      Notes: Information found on findagrave.com, including his obituary, shows that Verlie Blair Jr. lived from July 29, 1937 to July 31, 2013, and was buried in Pineview Cemetery in Orgas, Boone County, West Virginia, the same cemetery as his parents.
      According to his obituary, Verlie "Buddy" Blair Jr. (age 76), son of the late Verlie Blair and Evelyn "Marie" Blair, was a resident of Dry Creek, West Virginia, at the time of his death. He died July 31, 2013 after a long battle with black lung disease, and was buried in Pineview Cemetery in Orgas. He was survived by his wife, Christine Blair; 7 daughters, Vicki Blair-Estep (and companion Gerald), Melissa (Chris) Blair-Vance (of North Carolina), Patricia Blair (Lubbock, Texas), Amanda (Jimmy) Blair-King (Whitesville), Brenda (Marty) Blair-Harte (Dry Creek), Betsy (Dana) Blair-Townsend (Clay, West Virginia), and Crystal (Sean) Blair-Guillians (Severville, Tennessee); 2 brothers, Gerald Blair (Charleston, West Virginia) and Tommy Blair (Charleston, West Virginia); 20 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.
    4. GERALD BLAIR.
    5. TOMMY BLAIR.







RUBY PELPHREY, daughter of DANIEL ADDISON PELPHREY and EMMA PHELPS, was born October 24, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died October 22, 1994 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wells-Fields Cemetery in Boons Camp, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WILFRED NOLAN WELLS, son of JACOB GREEN WELLS and MARY JANE FIELDS, about 1927. He was born March 3, 1900 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 13, 1952 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Wells-Fields Cemetery in Boons Camp, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Wilfred Nolan Wells was the brother of Herbert Dennis Wells.

When Wilfred Wells' World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a miner working for Peabody Coal Company in Hellier, Pike County, Kentucky, that his closest relative was Ethel Wells of Boons Camp, Johnson County, that he was living in Boons Camp, and that he was born March 3, 1900. He was found to be of medium height and stout build, and he had brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstones shows that Ruby Pelphrey Wells lived from October 24, 1908 to October 22, 1994, that Wilfred N. Wells lived from March 3, 1900 to January 13, 1952, that Bradley Eugene Wells lived from December 25, 1929 to January 13, 1942, that Barbara Sue Wells lived from February 15, 1935 to December 4, 1963, that J. G. Wells lived from 1858 to 1911, that Mary Jane Wells lived from 1868 to 1907, and that they were all buried in Wells-Fields Cemetery in Boons Camp.

According to her obituary, Ruby Pelphrey Wells (age 85), daughter of the late Dan Pelphrey and Emma Phelps, was living in Salyersville Health Care Center at the time of her death. She was born October 24, 1908 in Johnson County, died October 22, 1994 in Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center, and was buried in Fields Cemetery in Boons Camp. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford N. Wells. She was survived by 1 brother, Roy Pelphrey (of Chicago, Illinois); and 3 sisters, May Javins (Cincinnati, Ohio), Mildred Mooney (Blue Field, West Virginia), and Betty (Baltimore, Maryland). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ruby Wells was born October 24, 1908 and died October 22, 1994. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Williamsport, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to one Kentucky death record transcript, Ruby P. Wells died October 22, 1994 in Johnson County at the age of 84. She was living in Magoffin County at the time of her death. According to another, she died in Salyersville [Magoffin County] and was living in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, Wilfred Nolan Wells died January 13, 1952 in Paintsville Hospital from coronary thrombosis due to coronary sclerosis. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as March 3, 1900, his marital status as married, his occupation as hardware salesman, his parents as Jacob Green Wells and Mary Jane Fields, the informant as Mrs. Wilfred Wells, and the burial place as Fields Cemetery in Boons Camp, Kentucky.

According to his obituary, Wilfred Wells (age 51) was a salesman for the Big Sandy Hardware Company at the time of his death. He died January 13, 1952 in a local hospital following a week's illness, and was buried in Fields Cemetery in Boons Camp. He was survived by his wife, Ruby Pelphry Wells; 1 daughter Barbra Sue (still at home); 2 brothers, Ernest Wells (Felicity, Ohio) and Herbert D. Wells (Boons Camp); and 3 sisters, Mrs. Julia Crum (Boons Camp), Mrs. Virgil Wells (Meally, Kentucky), and Miss Ethel Wells (Meally). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wilfred Wells was born March 3, 1900 and died in January of 1952. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wilfred N. Wells died January 13, 1952 in Johnson County at the age of 51. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

On pages 29 & 30 of the 1900 census for District 39 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 20 & 21, 1900), Jacob G. Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #356, he's a farmer, born in February of 1858 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 12 years, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in May of 1868 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, she's given birth to 7 children and 6 are still living, age 32), Lora Lee (daughter, born in January of 1891 in Kentucky, age 9), Julia L. (daughter, born in March of 1893 in Kentucky, age 7), Earnest (son, born in November of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), Louisa (daughter, born in March of 1896 in Kentucky, age 4), Herbert (son, born in May of 1898 in Kentucky, age 2), and Wilfred (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 69 (Whitehouse) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 15, 1910), Jacob G. Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #103, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Lora L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 20), Julie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Ernest J. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Louisa (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 13), Herbert D. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Willford N. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 10), and Mary G. (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 6 of the 1920 census for District 36 (Greasey) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 6 & 7, 1920), Herbert Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #48 [hard to read], he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Ella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24), Ernest H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months), Hobart (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months), Homer (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months), and Wilford (brother, coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 36 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1930), W. N. Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #545, he's a store clerk, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 30 years old. Also listed are Ruby (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), and Bradley (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 7 of the 1940 census for District 58-15 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Wilford M. Wells is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he was living in Clermont County, Ohio, in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Ruby (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 30), Bradly (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Barbary Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5).

    The children of RUBY PELPHREY and WILFRED WELLS are:

    1. BRADLEY EUGENE WELLS, b. December 25, 1929, Kentucky, d. January 13, 1942, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Boons Camp, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bradley E. Wells was born December 25, 1929 in Johnson County to Ruby Relphrey.
      According to his death certificate, Bradley Eugene Wells died January 13, 1942 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from mitral regurgitation, a problem that he had had for several years. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed Kentucky, his birth date as December 25, 1929, his parents as Wilfred Wells (b. Kentucky) and Ruby Pelphrey (b. Kentucky), the informant as Wilfred Wells of Williamsport, Kentucky, and the burial place as Boons Camp, Kentucky.
      According to his obituary, Bradley Eugene Wells (age 12), son of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Wells of Boons Camp, died January 13, 1942 from a heart ailment. He was survived by his parents; and 1 sister, Barbara Sue. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Bradley E. Wells died January 13, 1942 in Johnson County at the age of 12. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.
    2. BARBARA SUE WELLS, b. February 15, 1935, Kentucky, d. December 4, 1963, buried in Boons Camp, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Barbara S. Wells was born February 15, 1935 in Johnson County to Ruby Palphray.
      According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Barbara S. Wells died December 4, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 28. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.







ANNA PELPHREY, daughter of DANIEL ADDISON PELPHREY and EMMA PHELPS, was born October 11, 1913 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died January 8, 1941 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, and is buried in Barker Cemetery in Ashford, Boone County, West Virginia. She married WILLARD J. BLAIR, son of HENRY HARRISON BLAIR and LOUISA YATES, about 1929. He was born July 28, 1911 in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 22, 1930 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Annie Pelphry was born October 1, 1913 in Johnson County to Emma Shields.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Willard Blair was born July 28, 1911 in Johnson County to Louisa Yates.

According to West Virginia death record transcripts, Anna Pelphrey was born October 1, 1913 in Kentucky, died January 8, 1941 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, and was buried January 10, 1941 in Barker Cemetery in Ashford, West Virginia. Her father's surname is listed as Dan Pelphrey (b. Kentucky), her mother name as Emma Phelps (b. Kentucky), and she was a single housekeeper at the time of her death.

According to his death certificate, Willard J. Blair accidentally drowned while bathing in a river while bathing on June 22, 1930. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Denver, Kentucky, his birth date as July 28, 1911, his marital status as married, his wife as Annie Pelphrey, his occupation as miner, his parents as Henry H. Blair (b. Denver) and Louisa Yates (b. East Point), the informant as Henry H. Blair of Denver, and the burial place as Riceville, Kentucky.

According to his obituary (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.):

     "The Big Sandy River has claimed its first bathing victim of the season. Clifford Blair, age about 21, was drowned last Sunday afternoon when he went in bathing near Van Lear at the mouth of Millers Creek opposite Limestone Cliff. Few particulars could be learned of the tragedy as only two small boys were eye witnesses to the drowning, but it seems that young Blair was unable to swim, and getting beyond his depth sank beneath the surface and failed to rise again. Efforts to resuscitate the man proved unavailing. Blair was a son of Harry Blair, of Denver. Besides his parents he is survived by a young wife and a two weeks old babe."

On page 19 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 5, 1930), Dan Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a blacksmith, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Emmah (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 43), Otis (son, brakeman, born in Kentucky, age 18), May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Roy (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Bettie Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Anna Blair (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 16).

On pages 32 & 33 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 22, 1930), Harry Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #260, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 21 years old, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Frona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 33, age 38), Priscilla Blair (daughter, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 25), Dallas (son, born in Kentucky, age 20), Willard (son, married, born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 18), Cecil (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Ova (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 5 months), Ozz (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Augustus [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Garlan [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 23 of the 1940 census for District 3-5 (Paytona) in Boone County, West Virginia (dated April 23, 1940), Dan Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #188, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 56 years old. Also listed are Emma (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 53), Roy (son, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 19), Betty Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Audrey Virginia Blair (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 9).

    The child of ANNA PELPHREY and MILLARD BLAIR is

    1. AUDREY VIRGINIA BLAIR, b. 1930, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audrey V. Blair was born in Johnson County to Anna [no last name].







PARIS PELPHREY, son of AMANDA A. CONLEY and JAMES MILTON PELPHREY, was born October 22, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died before 1940. He married MARY E. HAMILTON, daughter of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HAMILTON and REBECCA MCGUIRE, October 15, 1909 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born September 26, 1892 in Kentucky, died July 17, 1922 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Silverhill, Morgan County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on Paris Pelphrey can be found on page 321 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Information on Paris Pelphrey can also be found on page 130 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

Mary E. Hamilton was the sister of Sanford Hamilton.

Paris Pelphrey isn't listed as a survivor in his brother Smith's obituary when Smith died in 1940.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Paris Pelphrey (age 21) married Mary Hamilton (age 17) on October 15, 1909 in Johnson County.

When Paris Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a mechanic working in Portsmouth, Ohio, that he was married and had 3 children, that he was living in Van Lear, Kentucky, and that he was born October 22, 1887 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had brown eyes, black hair, and 1 bad eye.

According to her death certificate, Mary Hamilton Pelphrey died July 17, 1922 in Paintsville Hospital in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, from bronchopneumonia and bronchitis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Kentucky, her birth date as September 26, 1892, her marital status as married, her father as B. F. Hamilton, her mother's maiden name as McGuire, the informant as Parris Pelphrey of Paintsville, and the burial place as Silverhill, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Mary H. Pelphrey died July 17, 1922 in Johnson County at the age of 30.

On page 33 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 16, 1900), Ben Hamilton is listed as the head of the household for house #272, he's a farmer, born in July of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Rebecka (wife, born in October of 1865 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 16 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, age 34), Rolla B. (son, born in August of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Sanford (son, born in July of 1886 in Kentucky, age 13), Raney P. (son, born in August of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), James (son, born in April of 1890 in Kentucky, age 10), Mary E. (daughter, born in September of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), Minnie M. (daughter, born in July of 1896 in Kentucky, age 3), and William G. (son, born in February of 1900 in Kentucky, age 3 months).

On page 24 of the 1910 census for District 65 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Pairis Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #180, he's a weigh master for Consolidation Coal Company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 0 years, and he's 22 years old. Also listed is Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 17).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 7, 8, & 9, 1920), Paris Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #64, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Ula (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Cecil (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and James (son, born in Kentucky, age 4 years 7 months).

On pages 44 & 45 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Ralph Salmons is listed as the head of the household for house #398, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Eula M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 19), Muriel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months), and James Pelfrey (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

    The children of PARIS PELPHREY and MARY HAMILTON are:

    1. EULA MAE PELPHREY, b. December 8, 1910, Kentucky, d. February 7, 2003, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio, m. RALPH SALMONS.
    2. LILLIAN CECIL PELPHREY, b. March 8, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillian C. Pelphrey was born March 8, 1913 in Johnson County to Mary Hamilton.
    3. JAMES C. PELPHREY, b. May 15, 1915, Morgan County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James C. Pelphrey was born May 15, 1915 in Morgan County to Mary Hamilton.







EULA MAE PELPHREY, daughter of PARIS PELPHREY and MARY E. HAMILTON, was born December 8, 1910 in Kentucky, died February 7, 2003 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio. She married RALPH SALMONS about 1926. He was born July 28, 1905 in Kentucky, and died July 19, 1984 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com, including her obituary, shows that Eula Mae Pelphrey Salmons lived from December 8, 1910 to February 7, 2003, and was buried in Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to her obituary, Eula Mae Pelphrey Salmons (age 92), died February 7, 2003 in St. Rita's Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio, was interred in Sunset Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Salmons; and 2 sons, Ralph Jr. and Ollie James. She was survived by 3 sons, Ben (Jan) Salmons (of Mobile, Alabama), Bill (Joan) Salmons (Palm Coast, Florida), and John (Marilyn) Salmons (Columbus); 2 daughters, Muriel Campbell (Vandalia, Ohio) and Irene (John) Wolford (Columbus); 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Eula M. Salmons was born December 8, 1910, and died February 7, 2003. She received her Social Security card in 1953-1954 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Eula Mae Pelphrey Salmons was born December 8, 1910, and died February 7, 2003 in a nursing home in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 92. Her father's surname is listed as Pelphrey, her mother's maiden name as Hamilton, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ralph Salmons was born July 28, 1905, and died in July of 1984. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ralph Salmons was born about 1905 in Kentucky, and died July 19, 1984 at home in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 79. He was married at the time of his death.

On pages 44 & 45 of the 1930 census for District 36-27 (Magisterial District No. 7) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1930), Ralph Salmons is listed as the head of the household for house #398, he's a coal loader in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Eula M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 19), Muriel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 10 months), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 9 months), and James Pelfrey (brother-in-law, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 27 of the 1940 census for District 60-11 in Knott County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Ralph Salmon is listed as the head of the household for house #195, he's not working, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 3rd grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Eula (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 29), Merrel (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Ollie (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Bennie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Irene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3), and Billy (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 month).

    The children of EULA PELPHREY and RALPH SALMONS are:

    1. MURIEL SALMONS, b. 1927, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) CAMBPELL.
    2. OLLIE SALMONS, b. 1929, Kentucky.
    3. BENNIE SALMONS, b. 1932, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. JAN (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bennie Salmons was born in Morgan County to Eula M. Pelphrey.
    4. IRENE SALMONS, b. 1937, Kentucky, m. JOHN WOLFORD.
    5. BILL SALMONS, b. 1940, Knott County, Kentucky, m. JOAN (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Billie Salmons was born in Knott County to Eula Piephry.







MILTON ARTHUR PELPHREY, son of AMANDA A. CONLEY and JAMES MILTON PELPHREY, was born April 21, 1891 in Barnetts Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, died February 24, 1963 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married HETTIE INA MCFARLAND, daughter of ARMINTA E. "MINTIE" RICE and WILLIAM M. MCFARLAND. She was born October 2, 1888 in Kentucky, died July 15, 1973 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky. Hattie Ina McFarland married (1) HENRY WALKER PORTER.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 321 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society. Information on this family can be found on page 130 of the book "Johnson County, Kentucky: A History of the County, and Genealogy of Its People Up to the Year 1927" by Mitchell Hall.

When Milton Arthur Pelphrey's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in West Van Lear, Kentucky, that he was single with a dependent father and mother, and that he was born April 21, 1892 in Barnetts Creek, Kentucky. He was found to be tall and slender, and he had dark brown eyes and black hair.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website and a photo of their headstone shows that Milton A. Pelphrey lived from 1891 to 1963, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville, and that Ina Pelphrey lived from 1888 to 1973, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to his obituary, Milt Pelphrey (age 71), son of the late James Milton and Manda Conley Pelphrey, was a World War 1 veteran, a retired C & O Railway engineer, and was resident of West Van Lear for the 42 years prior to his death. He was born April 21, 1891 in Johnson County, died suddenly at home on February 24, 1963, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Hettie Ina McFarland Pelphrey; 1 step-son, Virgil Porter; 2 brothers, and John Pelphrey (of West Van Lear) and Dan Pelphrey (Nellis, West Virginia). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Milton A. Pelphrey died February 24, 1963 in Johnson County at the age of 71. He was living in Johnson County at the time of his death.

According to her obituary, Hettie Ina McFarland Porter Pelphrey (age 84), daughter of the late Willie and Amenta Rice McFarland, was a resident of Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born October 2, 1888, died July 15, 1973 in a local nursing home, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. She was survived by 1 son, Virgil Porter (of Paintsville); 1 sister, Nell Stanley (Wheelersburg, Ohio); and 2 grandsons. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Hettie I. Pelphrey died July 15, 1973 in Johnson County at the age of 84. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Milt Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #39, he's a fireman for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Ina (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 41), Virgil J. (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 18), and Arminta McCloud (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 73).

On page 11 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1940), Milt Pelphrey is listed as the head of the household for house #81, he's a fireman for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Ina (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 51), and Virgil Porter (step-son, single, supervisor in a N.Y.A. work shop, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, 4 years of college, age 28).

    The child of HETTIE MCFARLAND and HENRY PORTER is:

    1. JOHN VIRGIL "VIRGIL" PORTER, b. January 23, 1912, Dewey, Floyd County, Kentucky, d. December 23, 1999, Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. NORMA JEAN WILLIAMS.
      Notes: According to his obituary, John Virgil Porter Sr. (age 87), son of the late Henry Walker and Hedda Ina McFarland Pelphrey, was a retired educator, businessman, and was a Lieutenant J.G. in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born January 23, 1912 in Dewey, Floyd County, Kentucky, died December 23, 1999 in Lehigh Acres, Florida, and was buried in Highland Memorial Park in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Norma Jean Williams Lybrook Porter; 2 sons, Joseph Porter (of Paintsville) and John Porter (Paintsville); 1 step-son, David Lybrook (Lehigh Acres); 1 step-daughter, Arnetta Lybrook (Lehigh Acres); and 5 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)







LONA HONAKER, daughter of MYRTLE SUE "MYRTIE" RAMEY and EARNEST HONAKER, was born October 25, 1910 in Kentucky, and died November 12, 1993 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio. She married HARMON SALYER, son of CHARLIE SALYER and FADIE FLINT, about 1926. He was born July 27, 1908 in Kentucky, and died May 15, 1967 in Willard, Huron County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Lona Salyer was born October 25, 1910, and died November 12, 1993. She received her Social Security card in 1952-53 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Willard, Huron County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Lona Salyer was born about October 25, 1910 in Kentucky, and died November 12, 1993 at home in Huron County at the age of 83. Her father's surname is listed as Honaker, her mother's maiden name as Ramey, and she was widowed at the time of her death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Harmon Salyers was born July 27, 1908, and died in May of 1967. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Willard, Huron County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Harmon Salyer was born about 1909, and died May 15, 1967 in Willard Area Mercy Hospital in Willard, Huron County, at the age of 58. He was married at the time of his death.

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 110 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), Harmon Salyer is found living with his parents in the home of his grandfather. William Flint is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 73 years old. Also listed are Charlie Salyer (son-in-law, married, laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, age 29), Fadie Salyer (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 30), Tressie Salyer (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5), Harmon Salyer (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 2), and Taylor Flint (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 8).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 77 (Lakeville) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated January 19, 1920), Charley Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #184, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Fadie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 39), Tressie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Harmon (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Roy G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 8), Flint (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), William Flint (father-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 83), John Flint (brother-in-law, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 50), Taylor Conley (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), and Robert May (step-son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 5).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 77-9 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Magoffin County, Kentucky (dated April 7, 1930), Harmon Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #67, he's a farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, and he's 21 years old. Also listed are Lona (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 19), and Charles E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 2 months).

    The children of LONA HONAKER and HARMON SALYER are:

    1. CHARLES E. SALYER, b. 1928, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. MATTIE MARIE ROWE.
    2. WILBER E. SALYER, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Wilbur E. Salyer was born in Magoffin County to Lona Honaker.
    3. LILLIE M. SALYER, b. Magoffin County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lillie M. Salyer was born in Magoffin County to Lona Honaker.







CANEY CONLEY, son of WILLIAM J. "BIG BILL" CONLEY and HARRIET D. SPEARS, was born October 17, 1897 in Kentucky, died December 8, 1964 in Pike County, Ohio, and is buried in Howard Cemetery #2 in Coopersville, Pike County, Ohio. He married LEONA HODGE, daughter of NOAH HODGE and NANNIE SKEENS, about 1924. She was born June 19, 1903 in West Virginia, died January 22, 2000 in Ross County, Ohio, and is buried in Howard Cemetery #2 in Coopersville, Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: Leona Hodge was the sister of Laura Elsie Hodge.

According to West Virginia birth record transcripts, Leona Hodge was born 1903 in Wayne County.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Caney Conley lived from 1897 to 1964, and was buried in Howard Cemetery #2 in Coopersville, Pike County, Ohio, and that Leona Conley lived from 1903 to 2000, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Caney Conley was born October 17, 1897, and died in December of 1964. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Caney Conley was born about 1897, and died December 8, 1964 in Pike County Hospital Med Center in Pike County Ohio, at the age of 67. He was married and living in Pike County at the time of his death.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Leona Hodge Conley was born June 19, 1903 in West Virginia, and died January 22, 2000 in Adena Regional Medical Center in Ross County at the age of 96. Her father's surname is listed as Hodge, her mother's maiden name as Skeens, and she was widowed and living in Pike County at the time of her death.

On page 4 of the 1910 census for District 182 (Butler) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated April 16, 1910), Noah Hodge is listed as the head of the household for house #29, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, married for 21 years, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in West Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in West Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 40), Luther (son, born in West Virginia, age 19), Bazil (son, born in West Virginia, age 15), Eddra (son, born in West Virginia, age 12), Arnold (son, born in West Virginia, age 4), Stella (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 17), Elsie (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 10), Ona [Leona] (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 7), and Lena (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 10 months).

On page 8 of the 1920 census for District 152 (Butler) in Wayne County, West Virginia (dated January 6, 1920), Noah Hodge is listed as the head of the household for house #70, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, age 50), Ona (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 16), Arnold (son, born in West Virginia, age 13), and Larwence [Lawrence] (son, born in West Virginia, age 6).

On page 8 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Caney Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #69, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 27, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Leona (wife, born in West Virginia, parents born in West Virginia, first married at 21, age 26), Ethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 4), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 3), and Walter (son, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 22 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 16, 1940), Caney Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #178, he's a miner, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 42 years old. Also listed are Leony (wife, born in kentucky, 8th grade education, age 36), Ethel Mae (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14), Clyde (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Walter (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Alice Marie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Loretta (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Audrey Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Bert Douglas (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of CANEY CONLEY and LEONA HODGE are:

    1. ETHEL MAE CONLEY, b. 1925, Kentucky.
    2. WALTER CONLEY, b. March 19, 1926, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. August 23, 2008, Franklin, Warren County, Ohio.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Walter Conley was born March 19, 1926 in Johnson County to Leona Hodge.
      According to Social Security death record transcripts, Walter Conley was born March 19, 1926, and died August 23, 2008. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Franklin County, Ohio.
    3. CLYDE CONLEY, b. 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Clyde Conley was born in Johnson County to Leona Hodge.
    4. ANDREW CONLEY, b. March 19, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Andrew Conley was born March 19, 1929 in Johnson County to Leona Hodge.
    5. ALICE MARIE CONLEY, b. 1931, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Alice M. Conley was born in Johnson County to Leona Hodge.
    6. LORETTA G. CONLEY, b. 1933, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lovetta G. Conley was born in Johnson County to Laona Hodge.
    7. AUDREY FAY CONLEY, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Audrey F. Conley was born in Johnson County to Leona Hodge.
    8. BERT DOUGLAS CONLEY, b. 1937, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bert D. Conley was born in Johnson County to Leona Hodge.
    9. JAMES K. CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James K. Conley was born in Johnson County to Leona Hodge.
    10. RUTH A. CONLEY, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ruth A. Conley was born in Johnson County to Leona Hodge.







ORA E. CONLEY, son of MOSES FRANKLIN CONLEY and MARTHA SKAGGS, was born January 23, 1909 in Kentucky, and died June 8, 1966 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. He married MARY ELLEN MOORE, daughter of WILSON EPHREM MOORE and NANCY BELLE KITCHEN, about 1926. She was born November 18, 1905 in Lewis County, Kentucky, and died August 8, 1971 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

Notes: According to Ohio death record transcripts, Ora Conley was born about 1909, and died June 8, 1966 in Southern Hills Hospital in Portsmouth, Scioto County at the age of 57. He was married at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Mary Conley was born November 18, 1905, and died in August of 1971. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mary E. Conley was born about 1906, and died August 8, 1971 in Southern Ohio Medical Center Mercy in Portsmouth, Scioto County, at the age of 65. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 17 of the 1910 census for District 114 (Quincy) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated April 27, 1910), Wilson Moore is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 12 years, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Nancy B. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and all are still living, age 30), George W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), Cynthian (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Mary E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Willard L. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 42 of the 1930 census for District 82-897 (Dearborn) in Wayne County, Michigan (dated April 21, 1930), Ora Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #13, he's a laborer in an auto factory, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 19, and he's 23 years old. Also listed are Mary (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), Frank (son, born in Ohio, age 2 years 4 months), Jack (son, born in Wisconsin, age 1 year 2 months), and Mamie Scott (roomer, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26).

    The children of ORA CONLEY and MARY MOORE are:

    1. FRANK WILSON CONLEY, b. November 27, 1927, New Boston, Scioto County, Ohio, d. 1970, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. DARLEEN SPIRES.
    2. GORDON JACK CONLEY, m. (1) ANNE RUTH MOORE, m. (2) HAZEL LEE WINEBARGER.

    (This information comes from David Conley and other sources)







MOSES FRANKLIN CONLEY, son of MOSES A. CONLEY and SARAH BRILLO COX, was born May 7, 1891 in Morgan County, Kentucky, and died May 12, 1946. He married MARTHA SKAGGS, daughter of JEREMIAH SKAGGS and SIDNEY SKAGGS, July 31, 1907 in Sandy Hook, Elliott County, Kentucky. She was born September 2, 1892 in Kentucky, and died October 26, 1956.

Notes: When Moses Franklin Conley's World War II draft registration card was filled out on April 27, 1942 in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, he stated that he was working for Wheeling Steel Corporation in Porsmouth, that his closest relative was Martha Conley of Sciotoville, Ohio, and that he was born May 7, 1891 in Morgan County, Kentucky. He was found to be 6 feet 1 inch tall, he weighed 200 pounds, and he had brown eyes, gray hair, a light complexion, and a stiff arm.

On page 25 of the 1910 census for District 34 (Martinsburg) in Elliott County, Kentucky (dated May 4, 1910), Moses F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #205, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 19 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 1 child and that child is still living, age 17), and Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months). Moses' father and step-mother are in house #110

On page 1 of the 1920 census for District 153 (Grassy) in Lewis County, Kentucky (dated January 2, 1920), Moses F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #3, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 28 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Ora (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Nancy May (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Ewell E. (son, born in West Virginia, age 1 year 3 months).

On page 11 of the 1930 census for District 73-45 (Portsmouth) in Scioto County, Ohio (dated April 5, 1930), Moses Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #109, he's a woodworker for a table top manufacturing company, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 17, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Martha (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 37), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Euall (son, born in West Virginia, age 11), David (son, born in West Virginia, age 8), Easter (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Virginia (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 4), Charles (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Ollie (son, born in Ohio, age 2 months).

    The children of MOSES CONLEY and MARTHA SKAGGS are:

    1. ORA E. CONLEY, January 23, 1909, Kentucky, d. June 8, 1966, Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, m. MARY ELLEN MOORE.
    2. ZORA T. CONLEY, b. November 17, 1911, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. November 18, 1918.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gara T. Conley was born November 17, 1911 in Elliott County to Martha Skagg.
    3. EDWARD J. CONLEY, b. February 2, 1913, Elliott County, Kentucky, d. February 11, 1934, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edmond J. Conley was born February 2, 1913 in Elliott County to Martha Skaggs.
    4. NANCY MAE CONLEY, b. February 2, 1914, Kentucky, m. (1) FRED SELBEE, m. (2) BOB BEINBRECK.
    5. JAMES ANTHONY CONLEY, b. January 16, 1917, d. March 3, 1918.
    6. EUAL ERNEST CONLEY, b. May 20, 1918, West Virginia, d. February 17, 1955.
    7. MONROE CONLEY, b. January 28, 1920, Lewis County, Kentucky, d. October 6, 1920, Harris, Lewis County, Kentucky, buried in Harris, Lewis County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Monroe Conley was born January 28, 1920 in Lewis County to Martha Skaggs.
      According to his death certificate, Monroe Conley died October 6, 1920 in Grassy, Harris, Lewis County, Kentucky from "sumer sickness." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Lewis County, his birth date as January 28, 1920, his parents as Frank Conley (b. Kentucky) and Martha Skaggs (b. Kentucky), the informant as Frank Conley of Harris, and the burial place as Mawk cemetery in Harris.
    8. RALPH DAVID CONLEY, b. April 6, 1921, West Virginia, d. December 23, 1966.
    9. EASTER ALICE CONLEY, b. April 1, 1923, Lewis County, Kentucky, d. February 3, 1943, m. (unknown first name) BENTLEY.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Easter Conley was born April 1, 1923 in Lewis County to Martha Skaggs.
    10. VIRGINIA CONLEY, b. October 14, 1925, Lewis County, Kentucky, d. December 8, 1939.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Virginia Conley was born October 14, 1925 in Lewis County to Martha Skaggs.
    11. JUNIOR FRANKLIN CONLEY, b. January 14, 1927, d. February 23, 1927.
    12. CHARLIE CALVIN CONLEY, b. 1930, Kentucky.
    13. OLLIE DANIEL CONLEY.
    14. WILLARD SIDNEY CONLEY.
    15. ROBERT LEE CONLEY, b. August 15, 1933, d. May 16, 1973.
    16. CYNTHIA ELLEN CONLEY, m. (unknown first name) WOODFORD.
    17. LILLIE GRACE CONLEY.

    (This information comes from David Conley and other sources)







FRANK CONLEY, son of WILLIAM J. "BIG BILL" CONLEY and HARRIET D. SPEARS, was born July 20, 1905 in Kentucky, died February 26, 1929 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Lick Fork, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married ETHEL MARIE STAMBAUGH. She was born about 1912 in Kentucky. Ethel married (2) LEWIS HOWARD.

Notes: According to his death certificate, Frank Conley died February 26, 1929 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and the cause of death is listed as "Run Over by Train Killed Instantly." Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 20, his age as 23, his marital status as married, his parents as W. J. Conley (b. Kentucky) and Harrett Spears (b. Kentucky), the informant as Ethel Conley of Van Lear, and the burial place as Lick Fork, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Frank Conley died February 26, 1929 in Johnson County at the age of 23.

On pages 4 & 5 of the 1930 census for District 58-2 (West Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), William J. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #42, he's the manager of a general store, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 55 years old. Also listed are Janie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 14, age 46), George (son, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 19), Ethel Conley (daughter-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 19), Goldie Stambaugh (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 14), and Betty J. Conley (grandchild, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 6 months).

On page 20 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 11, 1940), Lewis Howard is listed as the head of the household for house #174, he's a common laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Eathel (wife, born in Kentucky, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, 7th grade education, age 28), and Betty J. Conley (step-daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11). They are living next to Ethel's in-laws from her first marriage.

    The child of FRANK CONLEY and ETHEL STAMBAUGH is:

    1. BETTY JANE CONLEY, b. January 26, 1929, Kentucky, d. August 6, 1995, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, buried in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, m. ROLLIE ELLIS ADAMS.

    (This information comes from Kelly Miller and other sources)







JULIA N. CONLEY, daughter of WILLIAM J. "BIG BILL" CONLEY and HARRIET D. SPEARS, was born March 4, 1912 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in May of 1981 in Vansant, Buchanan County, Virginia. She married GEORGE MESSER, son of WILLIAM A. MESSER and MARY JAYNE GEE, about 1926. He was born February 9, 1906 in Kentucky, and died in October of 1976 in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia.

Notes: According to her death certificate, Mary Jayne Gee Messer died September 15, 1936 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, from endocarditis complicated by dropsy. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Carter County, her birth date as May 13, 1873, her marital status as married, her husband as W. A. Messer, her occupation as farmer, her parents as George Gee (b. Carter County) and Mary Marget Ghee [Mary Margaret Ghee] (b. Carter County), the informant as W. A. Messer of Hager Hill, and the burial place as Van Lear.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Judy N. Conley was born March 4, 1912 in Johnson County to Harriat Speers.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, J. N. Messer was born March 4, 1912, and died in May of 1981. She received her Social Security card in 1972 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Vansant, Buchanan County, Virginia.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, George Messer was born February 9, 1906, and died in October of 1976. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia.

On page 40 of the 1910 census for District 38 (Grayson) in Carter County, Kentucky (dated April 25, 1910), William A. Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #139, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Mary J. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 10 children and 8 are still living, age 41), Sullivan (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 22), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Betha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 18), Preston (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), Estil (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Ida (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), George (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Jennette (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8 months).

On page 32 of the 1930 census for District 24-27 (Browns Creek) in McDowell County, West Virginia (dated April 10, 1930), George Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #276, he's a coal loader in the mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 24 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 19), Carter P. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 1 month), and Bettee G. (daughter, born in West Virginia, age 2 months). They're living next to George's brother, John E. Messer.

On page 41 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), George Messer is listed as the head of the household for house #34, he's a laborer for the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Julia (wife, born in Kentucky, 7th grade education, age 28), Carter (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Betty J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Bonnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), George Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Charles H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 2).

    The children of JULIA CONLEY and GEORGE MESSER are:

    1. CARTER P. MESSER, b. 1928, Kentucky.
    2. BETTY J. MESSER, b. 1930, West Virginia.
    3. BONNIE MESSER, b. 1933, Kentucky.
    4. GEORGE MESSER JR., b. 1934, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, George Messer Jr. was born in Johnson County to Julia Conley.
    5. CHARLES H. MESSER, b. 1938, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Charles H. Messer was born
    6. GLADYS G. MESSER, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Gladys G. Messer was born in Johnson County to Julia Conley.







CORA DAVIS, daughter of ENOCH DAVIS and MARTHA JANE "COONIE" ARMS, was born August 22, 1890 in Kentucky, and died January 15, 1970 in Red Bush, Johnson County, Kentucky. She married WARREN HARRISON LITTERAL, son of WILLIAM ELZIE "ELZIE" LITTERAL and MARTHA JACKSON, about 1913. He was born June 7, 1892 in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, died November 7, 1926 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: When Warren Harrison Litteral's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a self-employed farmer in Riceville, Kentucky, that he had a dependent wife, child, and sister, and that he was born June 7, 1893 in Oil Springs. He was found to be tall, of medium build, and he had blue eyes and brown hair.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Cora Litteral was born August 22, 1890, and died January 15, 1970. She received her Social Security card in 1966 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Redbush, Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to his death certificate, Warren Litteral was murdered November 7, 1926 in Riceville, Johnson County, Kentucky, the victim of a of a gunshot. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his father as Elzie Litteral (b. Johnson County), his mother's maiden name as Jackson (b. Johnson County), the informant as Cora Litteral of Riceville, and the burial place as Oil Springs.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Warren Litteral died November 7, 1926 in Johnson County.

On page 9 of the 1920 census for District 40 (Riceville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 27 & 28, 1920), Warren Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #73, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26), Tom (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Newt (son, born in Kentucky, age 3 years 8 months), Rolly Litteral [Raleigh] (brother, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Lucy Litteral (sister, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12). They are living next to Cora's brother, Milford.

On page 13 of the 1930 census for District 58-8 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 9, 1930), Edward Davis is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 30, and he's 48 years old. Also listeda are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 32), and Edward Litteral (nephew, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 58-9 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 10, 1940), Cora Litteral is listed as the head of the household for house #38, she's widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, she's living in same house that she was in 1935, she has a 5th grade education, and she's 49 years old. Also listed are Newt (son, single, working on the W.P.A. road project, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 23), Edward (son, born in Kentucky, age 19), Bethel (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Fay (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 14).

    The children of CORA DAVIS and WARREN LITTERAL are:

    1. THOMAS LITTERAL, b. April 2, 1913, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 15, 2000, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, buried in Oil Springs, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. RUBY POE.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Thomas Litteral (age 87), son of the late Warren and Cora Davis Litteral, was a retired carpenter, and a resident of Ashland. He was born April 2, 1913 in Johnson County, died November 15, 2000 in King's Daughters Medical Center, and was buried in the family cemetery in Oil Springs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 son, Merl Litteral; and 1 daughter, Maxine Woodrum. He was survived by his wife, Ruby Poe Litteral; 2 sons, Charles Litteral (of Raceland) and Ray Litteral (Kenova, West Virginia); 2 sisters, Bethel Howes (Riceville) and Faye Hackworth (Ashland); 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    2. NEWT LITTERAL, b. May 24, 1916, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 19, 1944.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Newt Litteral was born May 24, 1916 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Cora Davis.
      On June 17, 1949, Cora Litteral filled out an application for a veteran headstone for Newt Litteral. On that application it shows that Newt was born May 23, 1916, died July 19, 1944, and was buried in Conley Cemetery in Riceville, Kentucky. Newt reportedly died in France.
    3. EDWARD LITTERAL, b. July 7, 1920, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 6, 1948, Jennies Creek, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. KATHLEEN (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edward Litteral was born in Johnson County, Kentucky to Cora Davis.
      According to his obituary, "Edward Litteral, 27, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, of a crushed chest received in a slate fall in a truck mine on Green Rock of Jennies Creek 8 hours earlier. He died in a local hospital. Litteral was the son of Mrs. Cora Litteral of Riceville, was a Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, one child, also one brother and 2 sisters, Tom Litteral, Miss Bethel Litteral and Mrs. Fay Hackworth all of Riceville. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Freewell Baptist Church at Riceville by Rev. Scott Castle. The mine in which the accident occured was owned by Gene Williams and J. Matt Sparkman, and had been in operation only a few days when the tragedy happened." (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    4. BETHEL LITTERAL, b. February 4, 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. May 17, 2013, Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, buried in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky, m. (1) (unknown first name) PUCKETT, m. (2) RALPH HOWES.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bethel Litteral was born February 4, 1923 in Johnson County, Kentucky to Cora Davis.
      Notes: According to her obituary, Bethel Litteral Howes (age 90), daughter of the late Warren Harrison and Cora Davis Litteral, was retired from American Standard, and a resident of Riceville at the time of her death. She was born February 4, 1923, Johnson County, died May 17, 2013 in Highlands Regional Medical Center in Prestonsburg, and was buried in the family cemetery in Salyersville, Magoffin County, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Howes; 1 daughter, Patricia Ann Adkins; and 1 grandson, Robert Lowell Adkins. She was survived by 1 son, Lowell E. Puckett (of Haymarket, Virginia); 1 daughter, Sandra Kay Brown (Riceville); 1 sister, Faye Hackworth (Cannonsburg); 7 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. FAYE LITTERAL, b. 1925, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) HACKWORTH.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Fay Litteral was born in Johnson County, Kentucky to Cora Davis.







ROBERT DREES CONLEY, son of JAMES HAYDEN "HAYDEN" CONLEY and MARGARET CATHERINE "KATE" BLAIR, was born October 15, 1900 in Kentucky, died July 23, 1983 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio. He married MINTIE JANE "JANE" ADAMS, daughter of HAYDEN ADAMS and NANCY S. "NANNIE" MCFADDIN, in 1920. She was born October 12, 1900 in Kentucky, died October 7, 1988 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and is buried in Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio.

Notes: Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Robert D. Conley lived from 1900 to 1983, and was buried in Interment Section 21 of Sunset Cemetery in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio, and that Mintie Jane Conley lived from 1900 to 1988, and was buried in the same section of the same cemetery. There headstone also shows that they were married in 1920.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Robert Conley was born October 15, 1900, and died in July of 1983. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Robert O. Conley was born about 1901 in Kentucky, and died July 23, 1983 in Doctors Hospital-North in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 82. He was married and living in Columbus at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Jane Conley was born October 12, 1900, and died October 7, 1988. She received her Social Security card in 1973 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Mintie J. Conley was born about 1901 in Kentucky, and died October 7, 1988 at home in Columbus, Franklin County, at the age of 87. She was widowed at the time of her death.

On page 39 of the 1930 census for District 58-4 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 24, 1930), Haden J. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #367, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 24, and he's 54 years old. Also listed are Margret C. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 50), Mildred (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 17), Hermalee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Robert (son, married, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 29), Ishmel (grandson, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Nancy Blair (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 84).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Marcus Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #26, he's a foreman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 35), Grace (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Charlene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Jane Conley (sister, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), and Sue Bell Conley (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).

On page 38 of the 1940 census for District 58-6 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 26, 1940), Robert Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #324, he's a timber man in the mines, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has an 8th grade education, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, 5th grade education, age 39), Ishmel (son, born in Kentucky, age 18), Sue (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), Peggy (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Bonnie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), Franklin [hard to read] (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Phyllis (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6 months).

    The children of ROBERT CONLEY and JANE ADAMS are:

    1. ISHMEL CONLEY, b. 1921, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Ischmel Conley was born in Johnson County to Jane Adams.
    2. SUE BELL CONLEY, b. 1923, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Sue B. Conley was born in Johnson County to Jane Adams.
    3. CHRISTINE CONLEY, b. July 28, 1928, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. July 28, 1928, Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Christine Conley was born July 28, 1928 in Johnson County to Jane Adams.
      According to her death certificate, Christine Conley was stillborn in July 8, 1928 in Hager Hill, Johnson County, Kentucky. Also on this certificate, her parents are listed as Robert Conley (b. Kentucky) and Jane Adams (b. Kentucky), the informant as Robert Conley of Hager Hill, and the burial place as Hager Hill.
    4. PEGGY CONLEY, b. 1932, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Peggy Conley was born in Johnson County to Jane Adams.
    5. BONNIE F. CONLEY, b. 1935, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Bonnie F. Conley was born in Johnson County to Jane Adams.
    6. FRANKLIN CONLEY, b. 1936, Kentucky.
    7. PHYLLIS CONLEY, b. 1939, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Phyllis Conley was born in Johnson County to Minta Adams.







JOSIAH SPRADLIN, son of JOHN "KERNER" SPRADLIN and ELIZABETH HORN, was born in 1861 in Kentucky, died November 8, 1884, and is buried in John B. Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky. He married NANCY S. "NANNIE" MCFADDIN, daughter of JOHN H. MCFADDIN and FLORENCE MORTON, May 29, 1884 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born March 24, 1864 in Virginia, and died December 22, 1934 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky. Nannie McFaddin married (2) HAYDEN ADAMS on September 9, 1886 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born about 1858 in Kentucky, and died September 3, 1937 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Nancy S. "Nannie" McFaddin was the sister of Isaac Franklin McFaddin, William McFaddin, Mary McFaddin, and Warnie Barnes McFaddin.

According to Kentucky birth records, Josiah Spradlin was born January 20, 1861 in Johnson County to John Spradlin (b. Floyd County) and Elizabeth Horn (b. Harlan County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Josiah Spradlin (age 23) married Nancy McFaddin (age 20) on May 29, 1884 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Faden Adams [sic] (1st marriage, age 27) married Nannie Spradlin (2nd marriage, age 23) on September 9, 1886 in Johnson County.

Information found on the Johnson County Historical Society's website shows that Josiah Spradlin lived from 1861 to November 8, 1884, and was buried in John B. Spradlin Cemetery in Denver, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Information found on findagrave.com shows that Haden and Nannie McFaddin Adams were both buried in Adams Cemetery in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, but this couldn't be verified.

According to his death certificate, Haden Adams died September 3, 1937 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his age as about 85, his marital status as widowed, his wife as McFadden, his occupation as retired miner, his parents as "Not Known" (b. Kentucky), and the informant as Charles Adams of Van Lear.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Haden Adams died September 3, 1937 in Johnson County at the age of 85.

According to her death certificate, Nannie McFadin [sic] Adams died December 22, 1934 in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, from senile myocarditis. Also on this certificate, her birthplace is listed as Virginia, her birth date as March 24, 1864, her marital status as married, her husband as Hayden Adams, her parents as Jno. H. Mcfadin (b. Virginia) and Florence Morton (b. Virginia), the informant as Marcus Adams of Van Lear, and the burial place as Van Lear.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Nannie Adams died December 22, 1934 in Johnson County at the age of 71.

On page 3 of the 1870 census for Paintsville in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 15, 1870), Jno. F. McFadden is listed as the head of the household for house #14, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Florence (born in Virginia, age 24), George T. (born in Kentucky, age 9), Nancy S. (born in Kentucky, age 6), Isaac F. (born in Kentucky, age 4), and Catharine (born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 24 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17, 1880), John H. McFaddin is listed as the head of the household for house #319, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Florence (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 36), George T. (son, born in Virginia, age 18), Nancy (daughter, born in Virginia, age 16), Isaac (son, born in Kentucky, age 14), Catharine (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), William (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Mary (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), Alvira (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Ada (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 15 of the 1910 census for District 66 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Haiden Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #95, he's a coal miner, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 23 years, and he's 52 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 9 children and 8 are still living, age 46), Marcus (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 22), Alfonso (son, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), Beulah (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Lester (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Henry (son, born in Kentucky, age 10), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Dennis (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Charley (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On page 35 of the 1920 census for District 29 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 20, 1920), Haden Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #341k he'a a farmer, born in Kentuck, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 60 years old. Also listed are Nannie (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 53), Lester (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 22), Henry (son, single, coal miner, born in Kentucky, age 20), Jane (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 19), Dennis (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Charlie (son, born in Kentucky, age 14).

On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), D. B. Adams [Dennis B. Adams] is listed as the head of the household for house #25, he's a brakeman, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 23, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Hattie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 23), Nannie (mother, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, first married at 21, age 66), Hayden (father, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 28, age 73), Charlie (brother, married, coal miner, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Virginia, first married at 21, age 23), Elizabeth Adams (sister-in-law, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 18, age 21), and Bettie Adams (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of HAYDEN ADAMS and NANNIE MCFADDIN are:

    1. MARCUS ADAMS, b. November 12, 1887, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 7, 1969, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARY EDNA (unknown last name).
      Notes: According to his obituary, Marcus Adams (age 81), son of the late Hayden and Nannie McFaddin Adams, was a resident of Collista, Kentucky, at the time of his death. He was born November 12, 1887 in Johnson County, died November 7, 1969 in a local hospital after an extended illness, and was buried in Cumbo Cemetery in West Van Lear, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Edna Adams, in 1964. He was survived by 2 sons, Mitchell Adams (of Staffordsville) and Richard Adams (Ashland); 2 daughters, Mrs. Stewart Conley (Van Lear) and Mrs. James Jasper (Lynco, West Virginia); 3 brothers, Lester Adams (Paintsville), Charlie Adams (Jenkins, Kentucky), and Den Adams (Minford, Ohio); 1 sister, Mrs. Jane Conley (Columbus, Ohio); 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      On page 3 of the 1930 census for District 58-5 (Van Lear) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 2, 1930), Marcus Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #26, he's a foreman in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 25, and he's 39 years old. Also listed are Edna (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 35), Grace (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Mitchell (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Charlene (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 8), Richard (son, born in Kentucky, age 5), Jane Conley (sister, married, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 19, age 29), and Sue Bell Conley (niece, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 6).
    2. APHONZO ADAMS, b. June 25, 1889, Kentucky, d. May 11, 1965, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MALLIE SELVAGE.
    3. BEULAH MAE ADAMS, b. March 13, 1895, Kentucky, d. October 15, 1935, Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. JOHN W. HITCHCOCK.
    4. LESTER ADAMS, b. February 2, 1897, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. November 13, 1975, Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, buried in Turner Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARSHA FAIRCHILD, daughter of JOSEPH FAIRCHILD and ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" ESTEP.
      Notes: According to his obituary, Lester Adams (age 78), son of the late Hayden and Nannie Adams, was a retired conservation officer for the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and had served as sheriff of Johnson County from 1942-1946. He was born February 2, 1897 in Johnson County, died November 13, 1975 at home in Turner Branch, and was buried in Adams Family Cemetery in Turner Branch. He was survived by his wife, Marsha Fairchild Adams; 2 sons, Hondel Adams (of Covington) and Andy Adams (Turner Branch); 2 daughters, Beulah Selvage (Denver) and Evelyn McClure (Wittensville); 1 brother, Charley (New Carlisle, Ohio); 1 sister, Jane Conley (Columbus, Ohio); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    5. HENRY ADAMS, b. 1900, Kentucky.
    6. MINTIE JANE "JANE" ADAMS, b. October 12, 1900, Kentucky, d. October 7, 1988, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, buried in Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio, m. ROBERT DREES CONLEY.
    7. DENNIS B. ADAMS, b. 1903, Kentucky, m. HATTIE (unknown last name).
    8. CHARLES ADAMS, b. 1907, Kentucky, m. ELIZABETH (unknown last name).







KERNA CONLEY, son of WILLIAM L. "BLUFORD" CONLEY and NANCY JANE RITCHIE, was born November 10, 1894 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, died November 29, 1985 in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio, and is buried in Beaver Union Cemetery in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio. He married EFFIE REFFIT, daughter of ANNA MARY WHITT and SMITH REFFIT, about 1924. She was born June 19, 1903 in Kentucky, died May 8, 1979 in Jackson County, Ohio, and is buried in Beaver Union Cemetery in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio.

Notes: Information on Kerna Conley can be found on page 30 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

When Kernie Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on June 5, 1917 in Johnson County, Kentucky, he stated that he was a farmer in Barnett's Creek, Kentucky, that he was married, and that he was born November 10, 1894 in Magoffin County. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes and black hair.

Information found on findagrave.com and a photo of their headstone shows that Kerna Conley Sr. lived from 1894 to 1985, and was buried Beaver Union Cemetery in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio, and that Effie Conley lived from 1903 to 1979, and was buried in the same cemetery.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Kerna Conley was born November 10, 1894, and died in November of 1985. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Kerna Conley died November 29, 1985 in a long-term care facility in Pike County at the age of 91. His marital status is listed as married, his place of residence as Jackson County, and his occupation as plumber.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Effie Conley was born June 19, 1903, and died in May of 1979. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Ohio, and her last place of residence was in Beaver, Pike County, Ohio.

According to Ohio death record transcripts, Effie Conley died May 9, 1979 in Oak Hill Community Medical Center in Jackson County at the age of 75. She was married at the time of her death.

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1930 census for District 10-29 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 4, 1930), Kerna Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a plumber, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 28, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Effie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 26), Edna C. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Kerna Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 1 year 2 months). They are living close to Effie's parents.

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 10-34 (Fairview-Westwood-Millseat) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Kerna Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #108, he's a plumber, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 7th grade education, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Effie (wife, born in Kentucky, 2 years of high school, age 35), Edna Carole (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 15), Kerna Jr. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), Cecil Marvin (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Janet Lee (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Joye Evelyn [sic] (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 3). They are living next to Effie's widowed father.

    The children of JOHN CONLEY and EFFIE REFFIT are:

    1. EDNA CAROLE CONLEY, b. 1925, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Edna C. Conley was born in Boyd County to Effie Reffet.
    2. KERNA CONLEY JR., b. 1929, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Kerna Conley was born in Boyd County to Effie Peffitt.
    3. CECIL MARVIN CONLEY, b. 1933, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Cecil M. Conley was born in Boyd County to Effie Reffitt.
    4. JANET LEE CONLEY, b. 1935, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Janeta L. Conley was born in Boyd County to Effie Reffitt.
    5. JOYCE EVELYN CONLEY, b. 1937, Boyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Joyce E. Conley was born in Boyd County to Effie Reffit.







JAMES ROBERT "ROBIN" SALYER, son of HENDERSON SALYER and NANCY FUGATE, was born October 18, 1854 in Johnson County, died August 7, 1926 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, and is buried in Pennsylvania Furnace Cemetery in Argillite, Greenup County, Kentucky. He married AMANDA LEMASTER, daughter of ELEAZOR J. LEMASTER and MARY JANE SALYER, July 4, 1882 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1854 in Kentucky, and died before 1900.

Notes: Amanda Lemaster was the sister of John Lemaster and Laura Lemaster.

Amanda Lemaster reportedly died in 1897.

According to Kentucky birth records, James R. Salyer was born October 18, 1854 in Johnson County to Nancy Fugate. The father's name isn't listed.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, James R. Salyer married Amanda "Manda" Lemaster (age 18) on July 4, 1882 in Johnson County.

According to his death certificate, James Robbin Salyer died August 7, 1926 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, from nephritis and senility. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Johnson County, his birth date as "October unknown 1853," his marital status as married, his parents as Henderson Salyer (b. Johnson County) and Nancy Fuggit (b. Johnson County), the informant as E. C. Hickman of Ashland, and the burial place as "Argilite Pa Cem" in Russell, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, James R. Salyer died August 7, 1926 in Boyd County at the age of 72.

On page 9 of the 1870 census for Hoods Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated July 29, 1870), Eleazer J. Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #57, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, and he's 31 years old. Also listed are Mary (born in Virginia, age 26), Eliza (born in Kentucky, age 8), Amanda (born in Kentucky, age 6), John (born in Kentucky, age 5), Martha (born in Kentucky, age 3), and Christopher C. (born in Kentucky, age 1).

On page 3 of the 1880 census for District 47 (Hoods Fork) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 3, 1880), Ely Lemaster is listed as the head of the household for house #23, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 41 years old. Also listed are Mary Jane (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 35), Amanda (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 16), John (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), Martha E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 13), Rachel E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 7), and William (son, born in Kentucky, age 3).

On pages 9 & 10 of the 1900 census for District 41 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 5, 1900), James R. Salyer is listed as the head of the household for house #90, he's a farmer, widowed, born in October of 1854 in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in Kentucky, and he's 45 years old. Also listed are Granvill (son, born in July of 1882 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 17), Vergie (daughter, born in February of 1885 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15), Conard (son, born in December of 1887 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12), Kendrick (son, born in February of 1890 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 9), and Cora (daughter, born in December of 1892 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 7).

On page 12 of the 1910 census for District 76 (Magisterial District No. 8) in Greenup County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Granville Salyers is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 6 months, and he's 26 years old. Also listed are Stella M. (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, age 19), Robin J. (father, widowed, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 54), Conard (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 21), and Kendrick (brother, single, farm laborer, born in Kentucky, age 19).

On page 5 of the 1920 census for District 28 (Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated January 3, 1920), Emzie C. Hickman is listed as the head of the household for house #49, he's a breaker in an iron furnace [hard to read], born in Kentucky, parents born in Illinois, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Cora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 27), Jessie M. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 9), Hugh A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), Virgie E. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 years 11 months), Estle A. (son, born in Kentucky, age 11 months), and James R. Salyer (father-in-law, widowed, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 62).

    The children of ROBIN SALYER and AMANDA LEMASTER are:

    1. GRANVILLE SALYER, b. July 29, 1883, Kentucky, d. March 1973, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. STELLA MAY GILLISPIE.
    2. VIRGIE SALYER, b. February 1885, Kentucky, d. September 18, 1963, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. CHRISTOPHER C. GILLISPIE.
    3. CONARD "CONRAD" SALYER, b. December 9, 1888, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. October 25, 1976, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. HATTIE CAUDILL.
    4. KENDRICK SALYER, b. February 26, 1891, Flat Gap, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. June 17, 1978, Greenup County, Kentucky, m. CARRIE ATKINSON.
    5. CORA SALYER, b. December 1892, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. February 24, 1963, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. EMZAH CLINTON "EMZIE" HICKMAN.







JOHN BURNS CONLEY, son of HIRAM F. CONLEY and MARY ANN ESTEP, was born May 5, 1876 in Johnson County, Kentucky, and died in August of 1969 in Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia. He married (1) LORA HAMPTON on June 1, 1899 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1881. He married (2) MINTIE BARNETT on February 23, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky. She was born about 1884 in Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 324 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth records, John B. Conly was born May 5, 1876 in Johnson County to Hiram F. Conley (b. Johnson County) and Mary A. Estep (b. Johnson County).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John B. Conley (age 21) married Lorah Hampton (age 18) on June 1, 1899 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, John B. Conley (2nd marriage, age 35) married Mintie Barnett (age 24) on February 23, 1908 in Johnson County.

When John Burns Conley's World War I draft registration card was filled out on September 12, 1918, he stated that he was a laborer in Blackey, Buchanan County, Virginia, that his closest relative was Minnie Conley of Blackey, and that he was born June 5, 1873. He was found to be of medium height and build, and he had black eyes, black hair, and he had lost all of his toes on his right foot.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, John Conley was born June 5, 1874, and died in August of 1969. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia.

On page 23 of the 1900 census for District 38 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated January 11, 1900), Mary Ann Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #208, she's a farmer, widowed, born in February of 1856 in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, married for 29 years (crossed out), she's given birth to 13 children and 12 are still living, and she's 44 years old. Also listed are Green (son, born in March of 1881 in Kentucky, age 19), Minta (daughter, born in November of 1883 in Kentucky, age 16), Lou (daughter, born in September of 1884 in Kentucky, age 15), Adaline (daughter, born in February of 1886 in Kentucky, age 14), Barber Ellen (daughter, born in June of 1887 in Kentucky, age 12), Marcus (son, born in April of 1889 in Kentucky, age 11), Bascum [hard to read] (son, born in June of 1892 in Kentucky, age 7), and John B. (son, widowed [hard to read - the transcript says widowed], daily laborer, born in June of 1877 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 0 years, age 22).

On page 9 of the 1910 census for District 67 (Magisterial District No. 2) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), John F. Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #68, he's a laborer doing odd jobs, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 2 years, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Mintie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 2 years, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 26), Lonnie (son, born in Kentucky, age 21 months [hard to read]), and a daughter whose info is impossible to read.

On page 22 of the 1920 census for District 18 (Rock Lick) in Buchanan County, Virginia (dated January 9, 1920), John Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #82, he's not working, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Mint (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 52), Barbie (daughter, born in Virginia, age 8), May (daughter, born in Virginia, age 6), Lonie (son, born in Virginia, age 10), and Kenneth Ira (son, born in Virginia, age 2).

On page 6 of the 1940 census for District 14-10 (Knox) in Buchanan County, Virginia (dated May 2, 1940), James H. Estep is listed as the head of the household for house #45, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 5th grade education, and he's 40 years old. Also listed are Stella (wife, born in Kentucky, 1 year of high school, age 35), Dorothy (daughter, born in Virginia, age 14), Ruth (daughter, born in Virginia, age 11), Vernon (son, born in Virginia, age 10), Blanche (daughter, born in Virginia, age 6), Rufus (son, born in Virginia, age 2), and John Connelly (uncle, separated, not working, born in Kentucky, it doesn't say where he was living in 1935, 1st grade education, age 66).

On page 5 of the 1940 census for District 14-10 (Knox) in Buchanan County, Virginia (dated May 2, 1940), Minda Connelly is listed as the head of the household for house #37, she's separated, not working, born in Virginia, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, she has no formal education, and she's 70 years old. Also listed are Leonard (son, single, not working, born in Virginia, 3rd grade education, age 20), Daniel (son, single, laborer doing road work, born in Virginia, 2nd grade education, age 19), Ernest (son, born in Virginia, age 17), Gladys (granddaughter, born in Virginia, she's living in the same place that she was in 1935, age 9), and Charles (grandson, born in Virginia, age 3).

    The children of JOHN CONLEY and MINTIE BARNETT are:

    1. LONNIE CONLEY, b. 1908, Kentucky.
    2. BARBARA "BARBIE" CONLEY, b. 1912, Virginia.
    3. MAY CONLEY, b. 1914, Virginia.
    4. KENNETH IRA CONLEY, b. 1918, Virginia.
    5. LEONARD CONLEY, b. 1920, Virginia.
    6. DANIEL CONLEY, b. 1921, Virginia.
    7. ERNEST CONLEY, b. February 10, 1924, Virginia, d. September 1986, Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia.
      Notes: According to Social Security death record transcripts, Ernie Conley was born February 10, 1924, and died in September of 1986. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Virginia, and his last place of residence was in Hurley, Buchanan County, Virginia.
    8. LYDIA CONLEY.







LYDIA M. CONLEY, daughter of HIRAM F. CONLEY and MARY ANN ESTEP, was born about 1877 in Kentucky. She married ISAAC M. "DOCK" ADAMS, son of HARMON ADAMS and ISABELLE MORTON, October 12, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was born July 4, 1875 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 324 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

Isaac M. Adams was the brother of William H. Adams and Thomas M. Adams.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Harmon Adams married Isabel Morton on February 10, 1865 in Johnson County.

According to Kentucky birth records, Isaac M. Adams was born July 4, 1875 in Johnson County to Harmon Adams (b. Johnson County) and Isabell Morten (b. Virginia).

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, Lydia Conley (age 22) married Isaac W. Adams (2nd marriage, resident of Johnson County, father b. Johnson County, mother b. Virignia, age 27) on October 12, 1901 in Johnson County, Kentucky.

On pages 24 & 25 of the 1880 census for District 43 (Paintsville) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 17 & 21, 1880), Harmon Aadams [sic] is listed as the head of the household for house #323, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, and he's 36 years old. Also listed are Isabel (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 35), William H. (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), A HREF="Page159.html#19">Thomas M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12), Frederick E. (son, born in Kentucky, age 9), John R. W. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Isaac M. (son, born in Kentucky, age 4), and Mary E. (daughter, born in April of 1879 in Kentucky, age 1 month).

On page 27 of the 1900 census for District 40 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated June 13, 1900), Gilly A. Blair is listed as the head of the household for house #225, she's a farmer, married, born in January of 1863 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 20 years, she's given birth to 7 children and all are still living, and she's 37 years old. Also listed are Charley E. (son, born in December of 1881 in Kentucky, age 18), John W. (son, born in May of 1884 in Kentucky, age 16), Louisa V. (daughter, born in September of 1888 in Kentucky, age 11), Alda (daughter, born in November of 1891 in Kentucky, age 8), Earl (son, born in March of 1895 in Kentucky, age 5), May (daughter, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2), and Isaac Adams (hired man, single, born in July of 1873 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 26).

On page 5 of the 1910 census for District 73 (Magisterial District No. 3) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 20, 1910), Isaac M. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #37, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 2nd marriage, married for 8 years, and he's 32 years old. Also listed are Lydie (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 8 years, she's given birth to 4 children and 3 are still living, age 30), Dallas D. (son, born in Kentucky, age 7), Arnel R. (son, born in Kentucky, age 6), and Mont J. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 12 of the 1920 census for District 18 (Rock Lick) in Buchanan County, Virginia (dated January 6, 1920), Dock Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #89, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 46 years old. Also listed are Lydia (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 36), Dallas (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), Arnold (son, born in Kentucky, age 16), and Mont G. (son, born in Kentucky, age 12). Lydia's brother, Marcus, is in house #81.

On page 25 of the 1930 census for District 14-10 (Knox) in Buchanan County, Virginia (dated April 17, 1930), Dock Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, parentsborn in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 57 years old. Also listed are Lyda (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, frist married at 18, age 45), and Clorl Justine [Pearl from the 1940 census?] (female, adopted, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 7).

On page 14 of the 1940 census for District 14-12 (Rock Lick) in Buchanan County, Virginia (dated May 10, 1940), I. M. Adams is listed as the head of the household for house #113, he's a carpenter, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has a 6th grade education, and he's 65 years old. Also listed are Lydia M. (wife, born in Kentucky, 6th grade education, age 49), Pearl (daughter, born in Virginia, age 18), Joy Lester (daughter, separated, does housework, born in Kentucky, she was living in rural Buchanan County in 1935, 7th grade education, age 31), Jaunita [sic] Lester (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 12), Thomas W. Lester (grandson, born in Virginia, age 9), Betty J. Lester (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 6), Dixie P. Lester (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 4), and Shirley J. Lester (granddaughter, born in Virginia, age 2).

    The children of LYDIA CONLEY and ISAAC ADAMS are:

    1. DALLAS D. ADAMS, b. 1903, Kentucky.
    2. ARNOLD R. ADAMS, b. 1904, Kentucky.
    3. MONT JOY "JOY" ADAMS, b. 1908, Kentucky (unknown first name) LESTER.







HENRY CONLEY, son of DANIEL GREEN CONLEY and MOLLIE BURKE, was born December 3, 1906 in Kentucky, and died July 6, 1996 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky. He married WOOTSIE BEATRICE COLLINS, daughter of MALCOLM W. COLLINS and SATCH SMITH, about 1928. She was born January 1, 1908 in Kentucky, and died May 24, 1993 in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

Notes: Information on this family can be found on page 322 of "The Conley Clan of Eastern Kentucky," published and sold by The Magoffin County Historical Society.

According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lockie Collins was born July 27, 1914 in Johnson County to Satcle Smith.

According to his obituary, Malcom W. Collins [sic] (age 76), son of the late Sam and Sarah Margaret Ousley Collins, was a retired policeman for the Louisville Police Force, and had been a patient at Castle Fork Rest Home for 8 months prior to his death. He was born March 30, 1885 in Floyd County, died March 17, 1962 in a local Johnson County hospital, and was buried in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland. He was survived by 1 son, Malcolm Collins Jr. (of Louisville); 3 daughters, Mrs. Henry Conley (Ashland), Miss Lockie Collins (Louisville), and Mrs. Bobby Hayes (Irvington); 2 brothers, Ollie Collins (Kilgore) and Worth Collins (Paintsville); and 1 sister, Mrs. Rosie Wells (Auxier). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Henry Conley was born December 3, 1906, and died July 6, 1996. He received his Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and his last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Henry Conley died July 6, 1996 in Boyd County at the age of 89. He was living in Boyd County at the time of his death.

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Wootsie Conley was born January 1, 1908, and died May 24, 1993. She received her Social Security card prior to 1951 in Kentucky, and her last place of residence was in Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Wootsie C. Conley died May 24, 1993 in Ashland at the age of 85. She was living in Boyd County at the time of her death.

On page 13 of the 1910 census for District 50 (Hager Shoals) in Floyd County, Kentucky (dated April 28, 1910), Malcolm Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #7, he works in public works, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 4 years, and he's 25 years old. Also listed are Satch (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 2 children and both are still living, age 23), Wootsey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2), and Sopha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 11 months).

On page 31 of the 1920 census for District 135 (Forks) in Pike County, Kentucky (dated January 22, 1920), Malcum Collins is listed as the head of the household for house #245, he's a machine man in the coal mines, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 34 years old. Also listed are Satch (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 32), Woodsey (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12), Sopha (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), Lackie (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 5), and Worth Collins (brother, single, not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 24).

On pages 7 & 8 of the 1930 census for District 10-23 (Lower Ashland) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 8, 1930), Henry Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #78, he's a painter in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 21, and he's 33 years old [23]. Also listed are Beatrice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 20, age 22), Anna L. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 2 months), and Lockie Collins (boarder, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 15).

On page 13 of the 1940 census for District 10-34 (Fairview-Westwood-Millseat) in Boyd County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1940), Henry Conley is listed as the head of the household for house #106, he's a painter in a steel mill, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 4 years of high school, and he's 33 years old. Also listed are Wootsie (wife, born in Kentucky, 4 years of high school, age 32), Anna Lou (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 10), and Jimmie (son, born in Kentucky, age 8).

    The children of HENRY CONLEY and WOOTSIE COLLINS are:

    1. ANNA LOU CONLEY, b. 1930, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. RONALD MCPEEK.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Anna L. Conley was born in Boyd County to Wootsie Collins.
    2. JAMES E. CONLEY, b. 1931, Floyd County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, James E. Conley was born in Floyd County to Wootsie Collins.







HENRY HARRISON HOLBROOK, son of FRANCES JANE "FRANKEY" CONLEY and LITTLEBURN HOLBROOK, was born July 29, 1871 in Kentucky, died June 28, 1953 in Paintsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, and is buried in the family cemetery in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky. He married VICTORIA A. "TORY" COX, daughter of WILLIAM H. COX and AMANDA M. BRICKEY, January 16, 1891 in Morgan County, Kentucky. She was born in April of 1874 in Kentucky.

Notes: Victoria A. Cox was the sister of William Riley Cox, Sarah Brillo Cox, James H. Cox, John Allen Cox, Eliza J. Cox, and Martha Belle "Belle" Cox.

Amanda M. Brickey's maiden name was determined by finding the death certificate's of 2 of her children. John Allen Cox's (1867-1948) parents are listed as William Cox and Amanda Brickey on his death certificate, and Martha Belle Cox Fyffe's parents are listed as William H. Cox and Amanda Brickey on hers.

According to Kentucky marriage record transcripts, H. H. Holbrook married Victoria A. Cox on January 16, 1891 in Morgan County.

According to his death certificate, Henry Hairison Holbrook died June 28, 1953 in Paintsville Hospital from hypertensive heart disease. Also on this certificate, his birthplace is listed as Kentucky, his birth date as July 29, 1871, his marital status as married, his occupation as farmer, his parents as Lilburn Holbrook and Frankie Conley, the informant a Rosie Bolin, and the burial place as the family cemetery in Dingus, Kentucky.

On page 10 of the 1880 census for District 88 (Elk Fork) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 11 & 12, 1880), William H. Cox is listed as the head of the household for house #124, he's a farmer, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, and he's 50 years old. Also listed are Amanda M. (wife, born in Virginia, parents born in Virginia, age 45), James H. (son, born in Virginia, age 17), Robt. F. [Robert F.] (son, born in Virginia, age 14), John A. (son, born in Virginia, age 12), Martha B. (daughter, born in Virginia, age 10), Victora A. (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 6), Paton A. Bradley (son-in-law, married, born in Virginia, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina, age 22), and Eliza J. Bradley (daughter, married, born in Kentucky, age 19). Victoria's future husband is in house #122.

On page 49 of the 1900 census for District 75 (Magisterial District No. 5) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated June 25, 1900), Henry Holebrook is listed as the head of the household for house #426, he's a farmer, born in July of 1870 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, and he's 29 years old. Also listed are Victora (wife, born in April of 1874 in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, married for 9 years, she's given birth to 3 children and all are still living, age 26), Rissa (daughter, born in February of 1892 in Kentucky, age 8), Estle (son, born in October of 1894 in Kentucky, age 5), and Rosa B. (daughter, born in June of 1897 in Kentucky, age 2).

On page 14 of the 1910 census for District 149 (Coffee) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 23, 1910), Henry H. Harrison is listed as the head of the household for house #117, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, married for 20 years, and he'w 38 years old. Also listed are Victora (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, 1st marriage, she's given birth to 5 children and 4 are still living, age 36), Escal (son, born in Kentucky, age 15), and Rosa (daughter, born in Kentucky, age 12). They are living next to daughter Rissa.

On page 4 of the 1920 census for District 205 (Coffee Creek) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated January 5 & 6, 1920), Henry Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #32, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, and he's 48 years old. Also listed are Tory (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 45), Alonzo (son, born in Kentucky, age 17), and Bertha Gullett (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 1 year 9 months). Son Escal is in house #29.

On page 23 of the 1930 census for District 88-17 (Magisterial District No. 4) in Morgan County, Kentucky (dated April 18, 1930), Henry Holbrook is listed as the head of the household for house #85, he's a farmer, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 20, and he's 58 years old. Also listed are Tory (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 17, age 55), and Bertha Gullett (granddaughter, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, age 12).

    The children of HENRY HOLBROOK and TORY COX are:

    1. RISSA HOLBROOK, b. February 1892, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) GULLETT.
    2. ESCAL A. HOLBROOK, b. October 1, 1894, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 3, 1970, Ashland, Boyd County, Kentucky, m. ANGIE RIGSBY.
    3. ROSA B. HOLBROOK, b. June 1897, Kentucky, m. (unknown first name) BOLIN.
    4. ALONZO D. HOLBROOK, b. December 7, 1903, Jeptha, Morgan County, Kentucky, d. October 21, 1958, Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, buried in Dingus, Morgan County, Kentucky, m. ALKA BOLIN.







HERMAN DUGAN WEBB, son of ARMINTA "MINTIE" CONLEY and WALBRIDGE WEBB, was born September 19, 1902 in West Van Lear, Johnson County, Kentucky, died June 3, 1974 in Huntington, Cabell County, West Virginia, and is buried in Melvin Hall Cemetery in Johnson County, Kentucky. He married EUNICE M. ARMS, daughter of MINERVA EASTER SPRADLIN and JOHN L. ARMS, about 1925. She was born January 19, 1908 in Johnson County, Kentucky, died September 25, 1994 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, and is buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky.

Notes: According to his death certificate, there was a stillborn male child born on May 7, 1933 in Paintsville to Dugan Webb and Eunice Arms. He was buried in Van Lear.

According to his obituary, Herman Dugan Webb (age 71), son of the late Walbridge and Mintie Conley Webb, was a retired employee of the C & O Railroad, and a resident of Paintsville. He was born September 19, 1902, died June 3, 1974 in a Huntington, West Virginia hospital after and extended illness, and was buried in Melvin Hall Cemetery on Davis Branch road. He was survived by his wife, Eunice Arms Webb; 4 sons, Lowell (of Holden, West Virginia), Milo (Mt. Sterling, Ohio), Herman (Mt. Sterling), and Phillip (Van Lear, Kentucky); 3 sisters, Roxie Smith (Mt. Sterling), Malta Dehart (Shelbana, Kentucky), and Geneva Dailey (Cleveland, Ohio); and 9 grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to her obituary, Eunice Arms Webb (age 86), daughter of John and Minerva Spradlin Arms, was a resident of Paintsville, Kentucky, at the time of her death. She was born January 19, 1908 in Johnson County, died September 25, 1994 in Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Dugan Webb, on June 3, 1974; and 1 brother, Samuel Webb. She was survived by 4 sons, Lowell Webb (of Van Lear), Herman Elwood Webb (Paintsville), Phillip Webb (Paintsville), and Milo Webb (Walbridge, Ohio); 1 sister, Cora Conley (Carey, Ohio); 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)

According to Social Security death record transcripts, Eunice M. Webb was born January 19, 1908, and died September 25, 1994. She received her Social Security card in 1963 in Kentucky.

According to Kentucky death record transcripts, Eunice Webb died September 25, 1994 in Fayette County at the age of 86. She was living in Johnson County at the time of her death.

On page 24 of the 1930 census for District 58-3 (Magisterial District No. 1) in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 12, 1930), Herman D. Webb is listed as the head of the household for family 62a in house #62, he's not working, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at age 22, and he's 27 years old. Also listed are Eunice (wife, born in Kentucky, parents born in Kentucky, first married at 15, age 20), Buddy (son, born in Kentucky, age 3), Lowell (son, born in Kentucky, age 1), and Mary Conley (mother-in-law, widowed, born in Kentucky, parents born in Virginia, age 76). Mary was actually Herman's grandmother.

On page 9 of the 1940 census for District 58-5 in Johnson County, Kentucky (dated April 6, 1940), Dugin Webb is listed as the head of the household for house #63, he's a brakeman for the steam railroad, born in Kentucky, he's living in the same place that he was in 1935, he has 1 year of high school, and he's 37 years old. Also listed are Eunice (wife, born in Kentucky, 8th grade education, age 32), Samuel (son, born in Kentucky, age 13), Lowell (son, born in Kentucky, age 11), and Milo (son, born in Kentucky, age 1).

    The children of HERMAN WEBB and EUNICE ARMS are:

    1. SAMUEL "BUDDY" WEBB, b. August 2, 1927, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. December 14, 1946, Landsburg, Germany, buried in Davis Branch, Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Samuel Webb was born August 2, 1927 in Johnson County to Eunice Arms.
      According to his obituaries (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
      "Samuel Webb, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dugan Webb, who died in an Army Hospital in Germany Dec 14 (1946) from accidental wounds, was buried here Monday afternoon (Jan. 13, 1947) with full military honors. Pvt. Webb was shot in the right chest and spine when an Army buddy accidentally discharged a gun while cleaning it. He was transferred to an Army hospital after receiving first aid treatment but died shortly after arrival. Pvt. Webb, known to his many Paintsville friends as "Little Dugin" worked for the C & O railroad as a telegraph operator for two years and was the third trick operator, working from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the Paintsville Depot. He entered service Jan. 29, 1946, and after receiving basic training was sent to the Army of Occupation in Germany. He was former student at Meade Memorial school at Williamsport. Born in Paintsville August 2, 1927, he was well and favorably known here and well loved by both young and old, and his untimely death came as a distinct shock to all. Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Lowell, Milo, Elwood, and Phillip, all at home. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon (Jan. 13, 1947) at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Foster Riggsby and Rev. J. F. Armes officiating. Interment was in the Melvin Hall cemetery at Davis Branch by the Johnson Post No. 117, American Legion."
      "Private First Class Samuel Webb was born August 2, 1927 at Paintsville, Ky. The first of seven sons of Dugan Webb and Eunice Arms Webb. He departed this life in Landsburg, Germany, Dec. 14, 1946 while serving his country. Age 19 years, 4 months and twelve days. "Buddy" or "Dugan" as he was often called by those who knew him, attended the Meade Memorial School and for two years was employed by the C & O Railway as telegraph operator. He entered the United States Army to serve his country Jan. 29, 1946. To know "Buddy" was to love him. He lived a short life but a clean, honest one. His thoughts were always of a serious nature even tho he was young. Buddy was affectionate to his mother continually showing his love for her. He was an obedient son to his father and mother and always the loving, kind brother to his smaller brothers at home. We realize that the Lord has a plan for this world and is now making his preparations for the great reunion of all and this is only part of God's plan. Buddy gave his life for his country and greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. He leaves to mourn his passing father and mother and four brothers, Lowell, Elwood, Milo and Phillip, all at home and two infant brothers, preceded him in death."
    2. LOWELL WEBB, b. March 6, 1929, Johnson County, Kentucky, d. January 8, 2008, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, buried in Staffordsville, Johnson County, Kentucky, m. MARGARET BOYD.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Lowell Webb was born in Johnson County to Eunice Webb.
      According to his obituary, Lowell Webb (age 78), son of the late Herman Dugan and Eunice Arms Webb, was a bookkeeper of coal company. He was born March 6, 1929 in Johnson County, died January 8, 2008 at home in Lexington, and was buried in Johnson County Memorial Cemetery in Staffordsville. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Boyd Webb; 1 daughter, Susan Marie Webb (of Lexington); and 3 brothers, Milo Webb (North Carolina), Herman Webb (North Carolina), and Phillip Webb (Paintsville). (Taken from the obituary page of the The Johnson County Historical & Genealogical Society's website.)
    3. MILO WEBB, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Mito Webb was born in Johnson County to Eunice Arms.
    4. HERMAN ELWOOD WEBB, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Herman Webb was born in Johnson County to Eunice Arms.
    5. PHILLIP WEBB, b. Johnson County, Kentucky.
      Notes: According to Kentucky birth record transcripts, Philip Webb was born in Johnson County to Eunice Arms.







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